Le Regroupement pour la Trisomie 21 (RT21)

Name

Le Regroupement pour la Trisomie 21 (RT21)

Legal name

Regroupement pour la Trisomie 21

Website

https://trisomie.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGALAM

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Enterprises & Impact Organizations

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Community support programs
• Caregiver respite services
• Awareness fundraising campaigns
• Family psychosocial support

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: RT21 relies heavily on donations from individuals, including monthly recurring donations, one-time donations, in memoriam donations, testamentary gifts, and corporate donations. Donation tiers include $21, $60, $121, and $250 levels supporting different programs and services.
2. Merchandise sales: Sale of branded merchandise such as official Unmatched Socks ($15 per pair) and holiday ornament pins (starting at $21) as part of fundraising campaigns.
3. Government funding: RT21 receives approximately 36% of its funding from government sources, with the remainder dependent on private donations and fundraising activities.
4. Fundraising events: Annual events including Course TROIS 2,1, GO!, Poker Tournament, Unmatched Socks Operation for World Trisomy 21 Day, and 'J'accroche mon bas' holiday campaign generate revenue through participant fees and donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RT21 is a Québec community non-profit organization that delivers psychosocial, educational, and recreational support services to people with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and their families. Its portfolio includes structured day programs for adults, caregiver respite, summer activities, individual and group support, educational conferences, and practical resource guides, all offered primarily across the province of Québec and supported through donations, government funding, and fundraising events.

Product overview

RT21 is a community organization (non-profit) dedicated to supporting individuals with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and their families in Quebec. Rather than a software product, RT21 offers a portfolio of support services including day programs for adults (separate programs for ages 21+ and 40+), individual and group psychosocial support, caregiver respite services, and summer activities (Montréal Estival). The organization conducts educational conferences and publishes resources such as the sensory modulation guide. RT21 also runs fundraising initiatives including an annual poker tournament, a run/walk event (Course TROIS 2,1 GO!), and seasonal campaigns like 'J'accroche mon bas' and 'Opération Bas dépareillés' for World Trisomy 21 Day. Members can access a digital portal powered by Yapla for membership management and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programmes de jour (Day Programs) Structured daytime programs for individuals with Trisomy 21, including distinct programs for adults aged 21+ and adults aged 40+, delivered in Montréal.
• Répit pour les proches aidants (Respite for Caregivers) Temporary relief services that give family caregivers of individuals with Trisomy 21 a break from caregiving responsibilities.
• Soutien individuel et de groupe (Individual and Group Support) One-on-one psychosocial consultations and group support sessions for individuals with Trisomy 21 and their families.
• Montréal Estival (Summer Program) Summer recreational and social activity program for members with Trisomy 21, delivered during the summer months in Montréal.
• Services spécialisés (Specialized Services) Specialized support services tailored to the specific needs of individuals with Trisomy 21 and their families, including early stimulation.
• Conférences (Educational Conferences) Educational conferences designed to raise awareness and understanding of Trisomy 21 and to foster a more inclusive society; 33 conferences delivered in a recent year.
• Guide pratique sur la modulation sensorielle (Sensory Modulation Practical Guide) Practical guide (available in French and English PDF) helping parents and caregivers understand sensory modulation to support well-being of individuals with Trisomy 21.
• Espace membre (Member Portal) Online member portal (powered by Yapla) where RT21 members can manage their membership, access services, register for activities, and make payments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 405 members with Trisomy 21 supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Down Syndrome InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Down Syndrome International launched the Unmatched Socks Operation internationally in 2015 for World Trisomy 21 Day (March 21). RT21 serves as the Quebec relay for this international inclusion campaign, coordinating awareness activities and selling official mismatched socks to sensibilize the population about Trisomy 21.
• L'Oréal CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL'Oréal Canada collaborated with RT21 for a photo shoot with member Sarra, who was made up, styled, and photographed by professionals as part of a beauty experience highlighting her as a 'star'.
• SokettecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSokette serves as the e-commerce platform for selling official RT21 Unmatched Socks merchandise (edition 2026 designed by Jade Lachine). Sokette handles fulfillment while RT21 receives proceeds supporting programs.
• Country Club de MontréalminorOthersVenue partner for RT21's annual Poker Tournament fundraising event, held at Country Club de Montréal à Saint-Lambert.
• YaplacoreTechnology or IntegrationYapla is the nonprofit management platform used by RT21 for member space, registrations, and payment processing.
• RapideNetcoreTechnology or IntegrationRapideNet provides web hosting services for RT21's website.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationMailchimp is the email marketing software used by RT21 for newsletter distribution and communications.
• Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media platforms used by RT21 for community engagement, awareness campaigns, and sharing member stories and organizational updates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Down Syndrome International: International umbrella organization that created the Unmatched Socks campaign RT21 relays. Operates in the same space as RT21 at global scale and serves as its flagship partner.
• National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): Largest U.S.-based Down syndrome advocacy and programs organization. Comparable mission and service portfolio (programs, advocacy, awareness campaigns) at national scale.

Others

• Moelle épinière et motricité Québec (MHM Québec) / disability-services peer: Quebec disability-services non-profit using a similar community organization / government-co-funding model. Listed as a structural analogue for funding-model benchmarking rather than direct mission overlap.
• Special Olympics Quebec: Quebec branch of Special Olympics serving people with intellectual disabilities through sport. Adjacent to RT21 in serving the same population via recreational programming, but framed around athletic rather than psychosocial support.

Direct peers

• Association du Québec pour l'intégration sociale (AQIS): Quebec-based association promoting social integration of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Directly comparable to RT21 in Quebec geography, advocacy focus, and family-services orientation.
• Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS): National Canadian charity serving people with Down syndrome through advocacy, education, and family support. Directly comparable to RT21 in mission and service mix, but operates at the national level rather than Quebec-only.
• Regroupement des personnes handicapées du Québec (RAPH): Quebec-wide cross-disability advocacy coalition. Comparable to RT21 in operating geography and community-organizing model, but serves all disability types rather than Trisomy 21 specifically.

Regional players

• Fondation de la trisomie 21 (France): French national foundation supporting people with Trisomy 21 and their families through research funding and direct services. Closest European analogue to RT21's mission and lifecycle-program approach.
• Down Syndrome Association of Ontario: Province-level Down syndrome organization offering programs, advocacy, and resources for Ontario families. Mirrors RT21's Quebec-only model in an adjacent Canadian province.

Emerging players

• Down Syndrome Research Foundation: Canadian Down syndrome organization with a stronger research and clinical-support emphasis. Comparable to RT21's research collaboration thread (e.g., Patricia Nadeau work) but with a more academic orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/trisomie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regroupement-pour-la-trisomie-21
• Instagraminstagram.com/trisomie21qc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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